Sonos Arc or Samsung Q950T or something else?

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#284329 14-Apr-2021 09:28

Currently looking to upgrade and narrowed it down to Sonos Arc and Samsung Q950T. Given they are pretty much in the same price range, any feedback from GZ? Or I am better off going for something cheaper like the Sony HT-G700? As much as I would like to go full HT setup I am limited by the space plus living in an apartment would not allow me to fully enjoy it. The main priority is to at least experience Atmos when watching movies. The current ceiling height is about 8 ft and is flat and reviews suggest this is ideal.

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#2692485 14-Apr-2021 10:02

Personally, we would picked Sonos.

In fact, when we made the same source about eight years ago, we picked Sonos as we wanted to grow our investment and install further speakers around the house. We now have Sonos speakers in the kitchen, the bathrooms and in the garage. We did have a Samsung Home Theatre solution but this was scrapped after we discovered that the BlueRay player had died and we hadn't noticed for about a year!

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#2692494 14-Apr-2021 10:20

I love my Arc + Sub + 2 OneSL's. Epic quality sound and all the other features that go along with having Sonos. Only issue for me is no DTS support, but DD and Atmos/eAC3/TrueHD is fantastic.

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#2692498 14-Apr-2021 10:32

gehenna:

I love my Arc + Sub + 2 OneSL's. Epic quality sound and all the other features that go along with having Sonos. Only issue for me is no DTS support, but DD and Atmos/eAC3/TrueHD is fantastic.

I wonder if the immersion is dramatically reduced without the Sub and One SL's? Just trying to compare it with the Sammy at the same price point.

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#2692515 14-Apr-2021 11:00

We purchased the (older model) Q90R last year, since I was unable to retrofit full wiring for decent surround sound. It's great for our small-ish 'formal lounge'. Fills the room with full and clear sound, even at low volume. The ATMOS quality is certainly adequate.

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#2692517 14-Apr-2021 11:05

gehenna:

I love my Arc + Sub + 2 OneSL's. Epic quality sound and all the other features that go along with having Sonos. Only issue for me is no DTS support, but DD and Atmos/eAC3/TrueHD is fantastic.

Same setup, same love.

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#2692634 14-Apr-2021 13:19

While I woudn't personally own either...

I would definitely recommend Sonos for their engineering / build quality over the cloth covered Samsung offering.

The ARC will actually receive updates for a long time (important when ARC / eARC are involved as HDMI CEC updates on connected products can ruin a normally stable connection). Samsung have a track record of walking away from their sound bars after 12 months... just look at their recent runs of flagship bars where all the issues were 'fixed' by releasing a completely new model rather than sort out existing customers.

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#2706838 13-May-2021 08:37

The latest Sonos system software upgrade adds a Dolby Atmos audio height adjustment setting to its Arc soundbar:

https://www.engadget.com/sonos-arc-dolby-atmos-height-channel-update-184557971.html

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#2706839 13-May-2021 08:43

I'd suggest getting the same brand as your TV, if possible. We have small interoperability issues between Panasonic TV & LG soundbar.

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#2707241 13-May-2021 23:34

eracode:

The latest Sonos system software upgrade adds a Dolby Atmos audio height adjustment setting to its Arc soundbar:

https://www.engadget.com/sonos-arc-dolby-atmos-height-channel-update-184557971.html

To be honest, that's not really an update, it should be a mandatory inclusion from the get go...

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#2707298 14-May-2021 03:47

Dunnersfella:

eracode:

The latest Sonos system software update adds a Dolby Atmos audio height adjustment setting to its Arc soundbar:

https://www.engadget.com/sonos-arc-dolby-atmos-height-channel-update-184557971.html

To be honest, that's not really an update, it should be a mandatory inclusion from the get go...

To be honest, that’s just your opinion as a known Sonos-hater and was fully expected. It’s an update whether you like it or not.

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#2707754 15-May-2021 01:07

Please define 'known Sonos-hater'?

Did you read my first post in this thread where I actually recommended the ARC over the Samsung?

For the record, my opinion stands.

I would not purchase either.

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#2707764 15-May-2021 07:54

Purchased one of these three weeks ago on special for $1000 from HN. Have an LG CX with a Sonos beam was looking for Atmos and Sonos Arc but the beam had some compatibility issues and the Arc is quite chunky. Really happy with the LG sound bar purchase.

https://www.harveynorman.co.nz/tv-and-audio/audio/blu-ray-and-home-theatre/sound-bars/lg-5.1.2-channel-dolby-atmos-soundbar-wireless-subwoofer.html

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#2708046 15-May-2021 21:05

I've hidden a couple of unnecessary posts. Please keep it civilised.

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#2708138 16-May-2021 07:28

Dunnersfella:

Please define 'known Sonos-hater'?

Did you read my first post in this thread where I actually recommended the ARC over the Samsung?

For the record, my opinion stands.

I would not purchase either.

Fair enough - perhaps I could have said 'frequent Sonos-detractor'. It's just that some of us don't want a HT made up of a roomful of Monitor or B&W speakers (been there, done that) but we don't come on here and dis the speakers or the concept.

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#2738067 2-Jul-2021 19:34

I'm trying to make a similar decision and was looking for an answer to the question of the samsung setup vs just the Sonos Arc on its own. Given the Samsung HW-Q950T is currently $1325 at JB Hifi and the Sonos Arc is $1600 by itself, it's hardly fair to compare it to a $3000 Sonos setup that also includes a sub and two surrounds.

If it was just one or the other...?

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